Dustup and Duel

Dustup

Dustup noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar

Duel and dustup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Duel" instead a noun "Dustup".

Duel

Duel noun - An earnest effort for superiority or victory over another.
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Synonyms for Duel

Dustup and duel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dustup" instead a noun "Duel".

Nearby Words: duelling, dueling, duelist, dueler, duellist
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